Greensburg, Kansas: The Small Town Reimagined (2017)

On the night of May 4, 2007, Greensburg, Kansas changed forever. An EF-5 tornado tore through the city, taking 12 lives, injuring many more and destroying 95% of the community. Some thought Greensburg was gone forever, but many dug deep to find a pioneering spirit that has helped bring Greensburg back. "The people of Greensburg lost everything...Yet they were grateful for what they had - their lives, their families, each other. What impressed me most about this rural Kansas community was their incredible human spirit. These hardy individuals rose to the occasion. Despite their loss, the townspeople stood strong." Duane Hallock, public affairs supervisor, American Red Cross, Kansas City Greensburg is a story of pioneer spirit, community pride, and resiliency in the face of adversity. Out of tragedy came hope, vision, and unwavering commitment to pioneer a new community.